Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Lok Sabha Adjourned Amid Protests Over Bihar Voter Roll Revision
The Lok Sabha had to stop its work because the people who make laws were arguing about whether the way voter lists are being checked in Bihar is fair.
Some politicians think it's unfair to certain groups of people.
The speaker of the house tried to calm things down, but the arguments continued, so they had to take a break.
This is happening during a time when the government is also being questioned about other topics.
Both sides have different opinions about how to solve the issue.
Opposition protested in Lok Sabha over Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Speaker Om Birla adjourned the Lok Sabha due to disruptions, marking the fourth day of protests.
Opposition alleges the SIR process disproportionately affects marginalized communities.
The Election Commission refutes allegations, stating the SIR is a routine and impartial exercise.
Parliament is scheduled to debate 'Operation Sindoor' on July 28 and 29.
- Who
- Opposition MPs, Speaker Om Birla, and the Election Commission.
- What
- Lok Sabha was adjourned due to protests over the Bihar Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- When
- July 24, during the Monsoon Session.
- Where
- Lok Sabha, New Delhi.
- Why
- Opposition protested against the SIR, alleging voter disenfranchisement.
Opposition
Election Commission
Impact on Voters
Opposition
The SIR disproportionately affects marginalized communities and migrants.
Election Commission
The exercise is routine and impartial.
- Event
- Lok Sabha Adjournment
- Reason
- Protests over Bihar SIR
- Adjournment Time
- Until 2 PM
- Opposition Demand
- Debate on Bihar voter verification drive
- Parliamentary Session
- Monsoon Session